Creating Dynamic Web Pages (ZOPE)

[Tim Churches]

Michael Hall wrote:
> 
> I notice no-one has suggested good ol' CGI. For a relatively simple job
> such as this, a few basic Python CGI scripts, some templates and MySQLdb
> could also be used ... oh, just noticed the MS-SQL database. There is
> probably a module around to cope with MS-SQL, no?

Object Craft have a Python wrapper for MS SQL Server. See
http://www.object-craft.com.au
And while you are there, have a look at their Albatross CGI-based
stateful Web application 
framework, which could be just what is required for the rest of the Web
site envisaged.
In my experience, nearly all Web applications and database-driven Web
sites end up needing 
to retain state information sooner or later. Might as well start
with a framework which can go the distance. Albatross is especially nice
in this respect because
you can choose alternative application models, starting with "SimpleApp"
which is just what the
name suggests, and later progress to more complex application models
through mixins without
having to start from scratch or throw away your existing code. 

Tim C

> 
> Mick
> 
> On 7 Jun 2002, Bill Tate wrote:
> 
> > hwcowan at hotmail.com (Hugh Cowan) wrote in message news:<46ca81a0.0206062016.789d3af6 at posting.google.com>...
> >
> > [snip]
> > > My scenario is typical where I need to put together a company Intranet
> > > with a few front end Web-Pages where users can select information,
> > > various links, and enter search criteria.  The information is then
> > > retrieved from the MS-SQL Server and the results are sent back to the
> > > user.  It's nothing fancy, no shopping carts, or remembering sessions
> > > states, etc.. just really a simple front-end interface for
> > > non-technical people to easily retrieve information.
> > >
> > > I don't know if ZOPE would fit my situation or not.  I know that it is
> > > / can be used to create complex E-commerce sites, but I am wondering
> > > if it is overkill for what I need done.  Would I be better off trying
> > > to find some sort of RAD Web Tool instead (anyone have any good
> > > suggestions) ?
> >
> > I think its safe to say that there are any number of tools that could
> > fit the bill here including Zope.  There are aspects of zope that can
> > make your life much easier (e.g., zsql methods) but it does take some
> > time to get used to it and everything it offers.  Several recent books
> > on the subject I think would be very helpful to you in this regard.
> > If you go to zope.org, there is some information on using WYSIWYG
> > tools such as Dreamweaver with zope that may also be of interest to
> > you as well.
> >
> > I think zope works bests for you over the long haul where it is
> > important to keep things well organized and well structured.  The
> > ability to collaborate amongst individuals is also a great strength.
> > If these issues are important to you, then I would say that Zope would
> > be an excellent choice.
> >
> > Good luck!!!
> >
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